| Wright State University-Main Campus vs. Akron Main Campus |
#206 in National Universities #15 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #330 in National Universities #35 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,991 Ohio Residents $20,691 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,135 Ohio Residents $20,815 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,771 Ohio Residents $25,759 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,125 Ohio Residents $15,885 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,466 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,688 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,040 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier96.33% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter59.67% |
| Favorable20.40% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.29% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,603 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,332 |
| Smaller7,505 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,160 |
| Larger3,098 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,172 |
| Smaller1,031 | Online Student Population | Larger1,951 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower42% | Graduate Rate | Higher52% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Lower68% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,518) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,559) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,896) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,400) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 832 | Number of faculty | 1,239 |
| Higher$92,983 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$92,303 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.